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Date Posted:
2026-10-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
OT112: CVC - CLEVELAND, OH 9800 Rockside Road, Valley View, OH, 44125 USA
Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?
The Cleveland branch of Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated Repair Supervisor to oversee the repair of equipment as well as employee selection, training and safety for all assigned projects. This role covers the greater Cleveland area.
On a typical day you will:
- Lead the performance of field operations for all elevator repair and testing
- Meet project deadlines and all financial performance targets including profit and working capital
- Conduct field education training ensuring that we create and maintain a safe working environment
- Perform field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and develop site safety/logistics plans
- Coordinate all material deliveries and issuing purchase orders
- Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients and others in contact with the job
- Forecast and schedule labor resources ensuring successful project completion, maintaining customer quality assurance, and improving efficiencies
- Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates
What you will need to be successful:
- 5+ years of elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry highly preferred
- 5+ years in the elevator field, a trade certificate, and/or a University Degree in Engineering
- Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
- Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
- Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
- Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
- Strong leadership skills and goal-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
What’s In it For Me / Benefits
You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof industry.
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment
- Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays
- Paid sick leave - Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance
- Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Apply today to join us and build what’s next!
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis.
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Repair Technician
Document your technical certifications before applying
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job requirements. Gather certifications like CompTIA A+, HVAC licenses, or manufacturer credentials now so your employer can reference them accurately when filing the PERM application.
Target repair employers with E-Verify enrollment
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer is already set up for federal employment eligibility compliance, which often correlates with willingness to sponsor green cards. Filter your search toward service companies, OEM repair centers, and facilities management firms that have hired internationally before.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Repair Technician roles by employers with green card sponsorship history, saving you from cold-applying to companies that have never filed a PERM. Start there to build a shortlist of employers already familiar with the EB-3 process.
Verify the prevailing wage for your specific trade
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and region before PERM can proceed. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your exact Repair Technician specialty so you can evaluate whether an offer clears the threshold.
Ask about I-140 concurrent filing during negotiations
Once your employer files the PERM application, you can discuss whether they'll file the I-140 petition immediately after certification. Concurrent or rapid I-140 filing establishes your priority date sooner, which matters significantly if your country of birth faces EB-3 backlog.
Clarify your O*NET job zone classification with your employer
PERM filings reference DOL occupation codes, and Repair Technician roles span multiple SOC codes depending on the equipment involved. Confirm with your employer that the O*NET code on your PERM matches your actual duties to avoid a recruitment audit or denial.
Green Card Repair Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Repair Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Repair Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since they typically require vocational training, an associate degree, or equivalent hands-on experience rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 is possible if the role is redefined to require a bachelor's degree or higher and the employer can justify that requirement in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Repair Technician?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which most Repair Technician positions do not meet. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 PERM has no annual lottery, no specialty occupation requirement, and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is a longer timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to a green card depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from your employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to show no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. This includes posting the job, reviewing applicants, and documenting the results. Only after PERM is certified can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf. The entire PERM stage typically takes six to eighteen months.
Where can I find Repair Technician employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, including EB-3 PERM filings for skilled trade roles like Repair Technician. Searching there narrows your list to companies already familiar with the process rather than employers who have never sponsored a foreign worker.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Switching employers resets the PERM stage entirely because the application is tied to a specific employer and job offer. Once the I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, USCIS portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer the approved petition to a similar role with a new employer without losing your priority date.